Best Music Production Software

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I'm just starting out with this whole audio thing. I really need some help with the computer side of it. What DAW software is the most user friendly but still has a variety of tools? And when they say virtual instruments, does that mean that the sound is generated from the software, like a drum machine but on your computer?????:confused:
 
Welcome.

The "best" really depends on what you like. I would suggest trying some of the free demos. I personally use Cubase, but I haven't tried anything else. It came with my interface and I got used to using it. A lot of people on this forum use Reaper. You should probably check it out because it's free.

Virtual Instruments can be anything from drums to strings to guitars to pianos, etc. It's basically a sound triggered by something else, usually MIDI.
 
All the major apps are totally usable,it's kind of like asking "who has the best pizza?"Software is developed to the point where you can only blame the artist if things don't turn out.

Having said that I use SONAR which you can get a free demo of on the Cakewalk website and even though I've never used it definitely try Reaper because it gets mostly rave reviews and is very cheap.

Virtual instruments are computer generated sound modules.There are plenty free instruments and effects out there to be had in addition.I say this because you probably shouldn't commit a lot of $$$ until you get the hang of computer recording and at that time you'll have a clearer view of what it is you want from a purchasing standpoint.



Good luck!
 
Would I still need an audio interface if I'm just using the software for mixing and mastering?
 
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KeithG said:
Would I still need an audio interface if I'm just using the software for mixing and mastering?
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hello again Keith

if you are not recording you will only need a D/A (a digital to analog converter)
 
Will I still be able to add the virtual instruments to my recording if I don't have an audio interface? Is the Behringer U-CONTROL UCA202 really an audio interface that allows you to reocord and mix? I'm questioning about these pocket sized audio interfaces.
 
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Will I still be able to add the virtual instruments to my recording if I don't have an audio interface?
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Yes,but you will either needsome type of midi input or you will have to use a mouse(ugh) to give the commands to the instrument.

If you are familiar with a player piano think of midi as the piano roll and the piano as the module.
 
Help much appreciated. I think I'm going to get the Behringer U-CONTROL UCA202 because it's an audio interface, which if I don't get one, it seems like I'll end up buying some other equipment. Plus it's only $30!!
 
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